Infodad.comRostropovich's way with the Variations on a Rococo Theme, to which he gives rich tone and a high level of expressiveness, is altogether winning, and...continue...
Run Time: 68 min.Region: 0Picture Format: NTSC, 4:3, B&WSound Format(s): Mono, Country of Origin: Germany
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This two-disc Chandos set marks the beginning of an exciting new project devoted to Tchaikovsky's ballet scores. We start the survey with the complete score...continue...
Recording information: Grieghallen, Bergen, Norway (06/18/2012-06/23/2012)....continue...

The Essence of Christmas is the Leipzig Flute Ensemble Quintessenz second release on the Genuin label. Anna Garzuly, who leads the ensemble, has studied in...continue...
Recording information: Paul-Gerhard-Kirche, Leipzig, Germany (02/27/2012)....continue...

American Record Guide, March / April 2013The Trio Sonata of Bortniansky - better known for his choral music - is distinguished by a guitar among...continue...
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One does not associate Hans Knappertsbusch with music in the lighter vein, but this recording demonstrates not only his affinity for but also his fondness...continue...
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Unanimously acclaimed, Peter Sellars' new production of these two masterpieces was one of the great highlights of Gerard Mortier's season at the Teatro Real. The...continue...
Run Time: 187 min.Region: AllPicture Format: Blu-Ray, 16:9, ColorSound Format(s): LPCM Stereo, DTS HD Master AudioSubtitles: English, French, German,...continue...

Ramón Ortega Quero studied with Miguel Quirós early on at the conservatory in his native Granada. He became a member of the Andalusian Youth Orchestra...continue...
Recording information: Siemens Villa, Berlin, Germany (05/04/2012-05/06/2012)....continue...

This CD presents a few of Sergej Rachmaninov's rarer piano compositions for four and six hands, some which have never previously been recorded. Considered to...continue...
Recording information: San Marco's Church, Ponzano di Fermo, Fermo, Italy (08/2012)....continue...

Enjoy Christmas fantasy for all the family with these two classics from the Royal Opera House. The Nutcracker comes to life in this captivating production...continue...
Run Time: 265 min.Region: 0Picture Format: NTSC, 16:9, ColorSound Format(s): LPCM Stereo, DTS 5.0Subtitles: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish...continue...

Works: Christmas Traditional: The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came (Birjina gaztettobat zegoen), Basque carol; Away in a Manger; Angels from the Realms of Glory; The Cherry Tree Carol; There Is No Rose of Suc... Conductors:
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Heavenly voices raise in honor of the Christmas season. Inspirational choral music for Christmas comes from one of England's finest choirs in a program of...continue...

With discerning charm and ravishing timbre, breathtaking technical bravura, and sparkling intonation, Razvan Stoica is poised to become one of the greatest violinists of his...continue...
Recording information: Hamburg (03/11/2012-03/13/2012)....continue...

This seven-volume series of cello favorites started 30 years ago when it became apparent that there was a need for recordings of the minor, but...continue...
Recording information: Kollemorten, Denmark (1982-1984); The Academy of Music, Esbjerg, Denmark (1982-1984); Kollemorten, Denmark (1989-2007); The Academy of Music, Esbjerg, Denmark (1989-2007)....continue...

Tchaikovsky was ideally equipped to write the music for the ballet Swan Lake. His gift for vivid theatricality, for lively, memorable melodies, and for rich...continue...
Recording information: Studio 5 at the Moscow State Broadcasting and Recording (07/2001)....continue...

Throughout his life, Tchaikovsky described the idea of Fate as 'that fatal power which prevents one from attaining the goal of happiness'. This dark force...continue...
Recording information: Southbank Centre's Royal Festival Hall, London (2011)....continue...

Daniil Trifonov, winner of the 2011 International Tchaikovsky Competition, is probably the world's most exciting young pianist. On his first Mariinsky recording, he joins Valery...continue...
Recording information: Concert Hall of the Mariinsky Theatre, St Petersburg, R....continue...

Alexander Ghindin is one of the foremost pianists in Russia today. Ghindin has been a winner in several international competitions including the Queen Elizabeth (2nd...continue...
Recording information: CMS Studio Moscow (06/2011/12/2011)....continue...

Sono Luminus is proud to present this two-disc set from pianist Michael Landrum, Nocturnes, bringing together a plethora of composers' works that enliven the nocturne...continue...
Recording information: Hale Auditorium, Cultural Life Center, Roberts Wesleyan (2000-03-09_2000-03-10&2000-)....continue...